Vouette & Sorbée, 'Blanc d'Argile' R19 1.5L

100% Chardonnay

Côte des Bar, Champagne, France

Vineyards: Biaune, Vouette, Fonnet in Buxières sur Arce. Clay and Limestone with subsoil Kimméridgian. 25 year old vines, farmed biodynamic. Altitude of 250m. NE exposure. 

Native yeasts, No chaptalization, Vinification and aging in four-wine oak barrels, Malolactic fermentation without inoculation, Natural cold stabilization, Disgorgement without dosage. Total Production: 15,000 bottles. Mineral, nougat, salty and long.

Since 1998, Champagne Vouette & Sorbee is the creation of husband and wife Bertrand & Helene Gautherot. The Domaine is situated in Buxieres-Sur-Arce in the Cote des Bar. Five hectares of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc planted on Kimmeridgian slopes and a small part on Portlandian called Sorbee. 

The vineyards are certified Demeter and ecocert. The farming is very mindful of the environment: compost made on the estate, only use of horse or light tractor, fruit trees reintroduced, domesticated cows.